E-commerce Platform Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses based on performance

Home office setup allowance

IT support

Online training resources

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Platform Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will optimize, maintain and enhance the company’s online retail platform, leveraging your deep knowledge of e-commerce systems, UX principles and proactive improvement ideas.

You’ll collaborate with development, marketing and operations to ensure a robust, user-friendly platform that scales with growth, supports campaigns, and delivers strong online sales and customer engagement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an E-commerce Platform Specialist or similar role.
• Deep knowledge of major e-commerce platforms such as Shopify Plus, Magento, BigCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript for minor front-end adjustments.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles for e-commerce websites.
• Experience with website analytics tools like Google Analytics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration abilities, essential for remote team synergy.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Experience with PIM (Product Information Management) systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the company's e-commerce platform(s) for performance and stability.
• Implement and configure new features, integrations, and functionalities to enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Collaborate with web developers and designers to troubleshoot issues and implement website updates.
• Monitor website analytics and performance metrics to identify areas for optimization.
• Ensure product catalog accuracy, including descriptions, pricing, and imagery.
• Work with the marketing team to implement SEO best practices and ensure platform readiness for campaigns.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security protocols for the e-commerce platform.
• Stay current with e-commerce platform advancements, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Develop and document platform procedures and best practices.

Skills

E-commerce platforms

UX principles

Analytics

Project management

Remote collaboration

Tools

Shopify Plus

Magento

BigCommerce

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a skilled E-commerce Platform Specialist to join their fully remote team. This position is vital for the optimization, maintenance, and enhancement of the company's online retail platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of e-commerce systems, a strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles, and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements. You will collaborate with development, marketing, and operations teams to ensure the platform is robust, user-friendly, and capable of supporting business growth. This role offers the unique advantage of contributing to the digital strategy from anywhere, with a focus on driving online sales and customer engagement through a seamless digital experience. If you are passionate about e-commerce technology and thrive in a remote, collaborative setting, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company's e-commerce platform(s), ensuring optimal performance and stability.
• Implement and configure new features, integrations, and functionalities to enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Collaborate with web developers and designers to troubleshoot issues and implement website updates.
• Monitor website analytics and performance metrics to identify areas for optimization.
• Ensure product catalog accuracy, including descriptions, pricing, and imagery.
• Work with the marketing team to implement SEO best practices and ensure platform readiness for campaigns.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security protocols for the e-commerce platform.
• Stay current with e-commerce platform advancements, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Develop and document platform procedures and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an E-commerce Platform Specialist, E-commerce Manager, or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of major e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify Plus, Magento, BigCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for minor front-end adjustments is a plus.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices for e-commerce websites.
• Experience with website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, essential for remote team synergy.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Experience with PIM (Product Information Management) systems is advantageous.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering significant work-life balance and flexibility.
• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses based on performance.
• Opportunities to shape the digital strategy and work with cutting-edge e-commerce technologies.
• Allowance for home office setup and ongoing IT support.
• Access to online training and professional development resources.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.